Parking & Transportation
Everything you need to know about arriving at the Mahotsav — where to drop off your family, where to park, and how hotel shuttles and the parking-deck bus run to the temple.
No Parking at the Temple
Temple Premises
Drop off your family at the temple, then park at the multi-level parking deck at Harmon Meadow. Absolutely no parking is permitted on the temple premises at any time, and no cars will be allowed on the grounds.
Drop-off instructions
- 1
Enter Swamibapa Way / Penhorn Avenue and drive to the end of the cul-de-sac.
- 2
Make a U-turn, then head back toward the temple and stop at the marked drop-off area.
- 3
Drop off your passengers and exit toward the multi-level parking deck at Harmon Meadow.
Parking Deck
Multi-Level Parking Deck at the Plaza at Harmon Meadow
Do not park on Level 1.
Other Parking Options
Street Parking — Swamibapa Way / Penhorn Avenue
Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, street parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for families with young children and/or senior citizens. Parking directly across from the mandir is not allowed.
- Do not park on both sides of the street.
- Do not park where NO PARKING signs are posted.
- If available, park on the left-hand side (mandir side) of the street past 300 Penhorn Ave.
Evening Parking — After 5:00 PM
After 5:00 PM, parking is permitted in any building lot across the Temple. Please maintain the cleanliness of these lots and do not leave any trash behind.
Restricted Lots — Tow Zone
Private lots on Penhorn Avenue
Do not park in any other private parking lots on Penhorn Avenue between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Cars parked illegally will be towed at the owner's expense.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Van shuttles operate between the temple and the designated hotel locations only, for hotel guests only (Wyndham, Garner by IHG, Holiday Inn, Aloft, Courtyard Marriott). Drivers parking at the deck should primarily use the parking-deck bus below.
Shuttle timings are also shared in the Rajat Mahotsav WhatsApp channel.
Wyndham Garden North Bergen
Shuttle stop listed as Wyndham
Garner by IHG
Shuttle stop listed as Old Ramada
Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands
Shuttle stop listed as Aloft
Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus Meadowlands
Shuttle stop listed as Courtyard Marriott
Holiday Inn
Address and directions will be posted when confirmed.
Hotel Shuttle Schedule
Van shuttles operate between the temple and the designated hotel locations only, for hotel guests only
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 5:30 AM | First pick-up for Mangla Aarti (for both hotel guests and drivers at the parking lot). |
| 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Continuous shuttle service. |
| 9:00 AM | Final morning pick-up. |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Afternoon return service to hotels and the parking lot. |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Evening pick-up service resumes from the hotels. |
| After night program | Pick-up from Mandir to designated hotels. |
Parking Deck Bus
Buses run between the temple and the multi-level parking deck at the Plaza at Harmon Meadow. Hotel guests should use the hotel shuttle above.
Parking Deck Bus Schedule
Bus service between the temple and the multi-level parking deck at the Plaza at Harmon Meadow
| Time | Service |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Morning service to the Temple. |
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Transportation to Parking Deck. |
| 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Late afternoon service to the Temple. |
| 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Transportation to Parking Deck. |